Established in 1920, Universitatea Politehnica din Timisoara (Politehnica University of Timisoara) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Timisoara (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Timis. This institution also has a branch campus in Hunedoara. Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei ?i Cercetarii, România (Ministry of Education and Research of Romania), Universitatea Politehnica din Timisoara (UPT) is a large coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Universitatea Politehnica din Timisoara (UPT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 102 years old Romanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Romanian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.